to cut or not to ocutn

[tictx]

The needles on a very big pine are turning brown from the end and are dying toward the trunk. Should I trim it or cut it off?

 

[Jeff]

Nowhere near enough details given. Species, location in US (world?), drought conditions, neighboring tree species and health, etc, etc. Pictures are a HUGE help.

Without any of those, however, the short answer is No, don't cut.

 

[tictx]

It is a Lob lolly pine. It lives north of Houston drought free. Also elms, oaks and youpon.

 

[JD3000]

I could start listing possible pine pests , diseases, disorders and you could look up each one...
Or
We really do meed pics and hopefully some site history if possible. Close ups, whole tree, branching, root flair, etc

 

[CutHighnLetFly]

Notch it and back cut it

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